A Romance of Tompkins Square by Thomas A. Janvier
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"A Romance of Tompkins Square" by Thomas A. Janvier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a touching story of ambition, love, and redemption set against the backdrop of a New York neighborhood's vibrant life. The narrative revolves primarily around Gottlieb Brekel, a German baker yearning to recreate the perfect lebkuchen, a type of German gingerbread, while navigating personal tragedy and familial bonds. The plot follows Gottlieb
as he grapples with the loss of his wife and the challenge of raising his daughter, Minna, while pursuing his dream of baking exceptional lebkuchen. Over the years, his attempts yield little success, leading him to an act of desperation—stealing a recipe from his talented assistant, Hans. This act of betrayal triggers a series of events that ultimately confront him with his actions and forces him to seek redemption. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of love, guilt, and the healing power of family, culminating in a resolution that emphasizes the importance of integrity and the connections between the characters. The book is rich with the emotional nuances of immigrant life and the struggles of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smedley, W. T. (William Thomas), 1858-1920 |
| Title |
A Romance of Tompkins Square 1891 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23808 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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